Check the posted or online schedule for your event’s start time. Check in 30
minutes before your event. You must be warmed up and ready for your match when
it is announced. Players who do not report to their assigned court ready to play
within 10 minutes of their announced match will forfeit that match. Saturday July 7: Mens and Womens Doubles 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, Open
Mens and Womens Doubles, Under 55 Mens and Womens DoublesSundayJuly 8: Mixed Doubles 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, Open Mens and
Womens Singles, Open Mixed Doubles, Under 55 Mixed Doubles.

Tournament Information:

- Players must sign waivers at registration desk before playing.
- Abbotsford Recreation Centre is hosting this sanctioned event by Pickleball
Canada.
- Round Robin format games to 11, win by two. If tied at 14, the first team
scoring 15 points wins. Medal positions are decided by the most matches won. In
the event of a tie, the team with the most points wins. If still tied, the team
with the most points in the match against the other team wins.
- Double Elimination format games to 15, win by two, if tied at 20, the first
team scoring 21 points wins. Lower bracket games to 11, win by two, if tied at
14, the first team scoring 15 points wins.
-Head referee or his/her assignee will handle any disputes. Their decision is
final.
- International Federation of Pickleball Rules. Local exception to use
badminton lines for NVZ. No non-conforming equipment permitted.
- Green Jugs indoor ball will be used.
- Red wrist bands provided to first servers on both teams.
- Name tags provided.
- Two to three minutes warm-up only.
- Two one-minute time outs per team per match if required.
- Coins will be available at court side to decide first serve or sides.
- Teams can switch sides at 8, if so desired at Double Elimination games.
- Winners responsible to provide the score to a Scorekeeper.
- Gold medal matches in Double Elimination will be refereed.
- Medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
- Photographs will be taken at the medal presentations.
- Prize draws in the afternoon. You or someone must be present for you to win
a draw prize.
- Please no food or drinks on courts.
- Lunch provided between 12 pm - 1:30pm.

Driving Instructions:
Abbotsford is located on Hwy-1 (TransCanada) in southwest British Columbia,
approx. 5 km north of the U.S. border and approx. 70 km southeast of
Vancouver.From Hwy-1: Hwy-1 (TransCanada) to Sumas Way/Hwy-11 exit.
North Sumas/Hwy-11 to Marshall Rd. East (right) on Marshall to McMillan Rd. Left
on McMillan about 1/2 mile to Abbotsford Recreation Center. Arena is on the
left, on the corner of McMillan Rd. and Old Yale Rd.

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RULES

All tournaments sanctioned by the Pickleball Canada Organization will follow the International Federation of Pickleball rules. These rules are the same as the USA Pickleball Association Official Tournament Rulebook, Revised April 1st, 2011. Should you wish access to the official USAPA rules, please refer to www.usapa.orgfor lists of USAPA/IFP Approved Tournament Paddles and Balls.